Apprentice Fco
SGN · South East · BR5 2TN
About the role
Apprentice Emergency Gas Responder 👷♂️💨
Locations: Bromley, Orpington, Sidcup, Dartford, Bexley Heath, Greenwich
Salary: £31,607k per annum. Your earning potential goes up once you're qualified, with extra pay for standby and overtime. 💰
Start Date: 18 January 2027 🗓️
Benefits that rock: Virtual GP & Employee Assistance Programme, loads of retail and leisure discounts, and more! Plus, a joint-contribution pension from 6% (12% total), enhanced maternity & family leave, life assurance, and HolidayPlus. ✨
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We're launching our Emergency Gas Responder Apprenticeship programme across Southern England and we're on the lookout for a diverse crew to dive into this 3-year journey. 🚀 We'll equip you with all the skills, knowledge, and behaviours you need to be part of our super-skilled operations teams, safely delivering gas to 5.9 million homes and businesses in the south of England and Scotland.
Here’s the deal: we're not checking your CV! 🙅♂️ We want to see your values, skills, and potential to bring awesome energy to our team and champion diversity and inclusion.
We're currently seeking apprentices to support our engineers by:
- Responding to reported gas emergencies 🚨
- Installing and replacing gas meters 🛠️
- Installing, testing, and commissioning internal gas pipework 💡
- Championing health and safety in gas service/repair activities 💪
Why pick an apprenticeship with SGN?
- This programme sets you up for successful Gas Safe Registration in categories: CESP 1, MET4, TPCP1A, REGT1. ✅
- After smashing your apprenticeship and grabbing those qualifications, you’ll be a fully qualified Gas Engineer with SGN, ready for shift work and standby cover. 🧑🔧
- Your apprenticeship will be part of pioneering R&D for the UK's energy system. Our innovative tech is transforming the gas industry while keeping everyone safe and warm. 🔥
- You'll attend college on a block release basis for 3 years (1 week at college every 2 months on site), building your skills towards the Gas Network Craftsperson (ST0205) (England) qualification. 📚
- You’ll be mentored by our highly skilled engineers and managers, who will help you grow in real work scenarios, boosting your college learning. 🤝
- You'll have the chance to build a career within SGN. We're all about nurturing talent and supporting your journey – wherever it leads! 🌟
- We're an award-winning employer, with CCA Gold Awards for Great Places to Work and Inclusivity and Accessibility, plus we're a proud Gold member of the Armed Forces Covenant. 🏆
What you'll need:
- At least 3 National 5 grades A-C or equivalent (3 GCSEs A*-C), including Maths & English. 💯
- A serious passion for building a career in the gas network industry. 🔥
- Commitment to up to 3 years of training and education. 🎓
- You'll need to be able to drive. If you can't yet, you'll be expected to pass your test within 6-12 months of joining us. 🚗
- During your apprenticeship, you'll attend various training centres, which might be a distance from home. We'll sort out travel and accommodation when you need to stay away. ✈️
Need any accommodations or support during the application? Just hit us up! We're here to make sure your experience is inclusive and accessible. 😊
Key responsibilities
- Responding to reported gas emergencies
- Installation and replacement of gas meters
- Installing, testing and commissioning internal gas pipework
- Promoting health and safety in gas service/repair activities